Supporting children who have experienced trauma can impact your own mental well-being, resulting in secondary traumatic stress in some cases. Discuss how caregivers can safeguard themselves from emotional exhaustion and explore practical strategies to manage stress reactions while navigating the challenges of supporting traumatized children. Part 3 in a 3-part series.

Meet the Instructor: Susan Dannen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Susan trained at Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago for her MSW and specializes in child and adult mental health, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, play therapy, foster care, and adoption. She is passionate about educating and supporting others to find hope and healing.